WHAT ACTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE QUALIFY FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION: DV STATUTES

The document lists crimes that qualify for an order of protection, encompassing a variety of offenses from Arizona’s legal statutes. These include serious charges like first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and dangerous crimes against children, alongside offenses such as assault, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and sexual assault. It also covers crimes involving endangerment, threats, harassment, and stalking, as well as specific infractions like custodial interference, unlawful imprisonment, and crimes affecting judicial proceedings. Additionally, the list includes lesser but significant offenses such as various degrees of criminal trespass, criminal damage, and specific acts involving the mistreatment of animals. This range of qualifying crimes highlights the legal thresholds necessary for seeking protective orders in cases of personal and public safety threats.

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